Tic Toc
Lords of the Underground
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Tic toc, this is how we rock Throw your hands in the air and do it for your block (um) Tic toc, this is how we rock Throw your hands in the air and please don't stop (um) Tic toc, this is how we rock (tic toc, you don't stop) Tic toc, this is how we rock We're those same (um) brothers that brought you "chief rock" Now, um, underground's my style To this I have vows And I swear to my god I'll always rock a crowd So (um) peace to my area, n.w.k. Which is scarier So if your on the deals, Who cares, the more the merrier Now right off south orange On the block of one-nine Of course, thirteenth ave Is my stomping grounds I open up my chest And to my 'hood give my heart 'cause without the heart Then your 'hood falls apart So respect to the cement The park called "the corner" 'cause that's where the doitall two was performing Runnin' from the cops I couldn't be stopped 'cause I was jumpin' big gates that connected the blocks Now before making records The 'hood was my savior But now I'm making tunes to make you jam wit 'cha neighbor Tic toc, this is how we rock Throw your hands in the air and do it for your block (um) Tic toc, this is how we rock Throw your hands in the air and please don't stop (um) Tic toc, this is how we rock Throw your hands in the air and represent your block (um) Tic toc, this is how we rock (tic toc, you don't stop) Well, I be the funk-ular Ultra-funk-ular Gamma-funk-ular Half you rappers out there couldn't see me with binoculars Anyone who thinks he'll take me out is just a dreamer If you think you're the bomb, then I'm hiroshima When I die, I hope they're making records up in heaven On a scale of one to ten I'm like 100-5th-11 And sticks-and-stones-may-break-my-bones But if you ever try to dis the lords, then it's on I go on beat Off beat Then jump right back on time I drop another rhyme And talk about your fat ugly mama M.c.'s cannot rock me I'm stone-proof Me grabbin' the mic Is like superman running to a phone booth Straight from martin luther king boulevard In the heart of newark, new jersey Make you say "lord have mercy" If you step up in my face Then it's do or die And I'm gonna make you cry! Tic toc, this is how we rock Throw your hands in the air and do it for your block (um) Tic toc, this is how we rock Throw your hands in the air and please don't stop (um) Tic toc, this is how we rock Throw your hands in the air and represent your block (um) Tic toc, this is how we rock (tic toc, you don't stop) Well, times have changed Not only for the urban But also for suburban We get props, we're deservin' From black kids, to white kids I see them bob their heads, From the blond hair, to redhead I even seen a dread So now it doesn't matter As the clock winds down With the tic and the toc Because they love the sound But people 'round your area Say you sell out Because you sell a million copies And your tour goes baow So do it for yourself And do it for the 'hood But do it from the heart 'cause that's when it's good Now tell me what's gonna happen After the rappin' When the clock ticks away And ain't nothin' happenin' I remember way back in the days on my block When the kids used to meet up in the hallway and rock On martin luther king's boulevard With p.c., wise, easy ed, and my brother hard bernard Used to hit the ill rhymes from the head While I'd hit the beat on the wall until my hands turned red You had the shorty two m.c.'s The educated three I have to give them props for helping me be me Now I'm the one who's educated I suffered but I made it I only write rhymes that will be appreciated No matter how large I get The fire still burns 'cause from the 'hood I came And to the 'hood I must return Tic toc, this is how we rock Throw your hands in the air and do it for your block (um) Tic toc, this is how we rock Throw your hands in the air and please don't stop (um) Tic toc, this is how we rock Throw your hands in the air and represent your block (um) Tic toc, this is how we rock (tic toc, you don't stop)
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Written by: DUPREE KELLY, AL-TERIK WARDRICK, MARLON LU'REE WILLIAMS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Tic Toc" is a song released by American hip-hop trio Lords of the Underground. It was released in 1993, as part of their debut studio album, "Here Come the Lords".
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by marquee producer Marley Marl and K-Def. Marley Marl is famous for being a significant part of hip-hop's golden age and K-Def is known for his production contributions to the genre.
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Chart Performance"Tic Toc" contributed to the success of "Here Come the Lords" album, which peaked at #66 on the Billboard 200 and #13 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Tic Toc" has a considerably vintage 90s vibe and is often noted for its raw and street-smart visuals which were commonly used in rap videos during this era.
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Song ThemeLyrically, the song discusses the fast-paced nature of life ("time waits for no man") and the need for individuals to seize their opportunities without delay.
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InfluenceSince its release, the song "Tic Toc" has influenced many hip-hop artists and is sampled in a number of modern tracks. It remains a favorite for many hip-hop enthusiasts, especially those who appreciate the golden era of hip-hop.
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Band FormationThe Lords of the Underground, consisting of members Mr. Funke, DoItAll Dupré, and DJ Lord Jazz, met at Shaw University in North Carolina and formed the group in Newark, New Jersey in 1990.
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AwardsThe album "Here Come the Lords", which features "Tic Toc," won the best rap album at the 1993 Source Awards.
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LongevityIn 2018, 25 years after the release of "Tic Toc," the Lords of the Underground performed the track at the Yo! MTV Raps 30th Anniversary at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, reinforcing the song's enduring popularity.
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Social MessageApart from the song's catchy beat and playful tone, the lyrics of "Tic Toc" emphasize the importance of making good use of time, a message that remains relevant today.
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